Kentucky derby hats diy ideas

Whether you attend in person who attend a watch party, you can learn to make a Kentucky Derby Hat and be a part of the Greatest Spectacle on Earth!

While the actual derby race itself might last only a fleeting two minutes, this time honored event (the first Derby was held in 1875) is celebrated by fans for weeks both before and after, with fabulous events, parties, trays of mint juleps, and of course the ubiquitous glamorous hats. Sadly unable to attend the race in person (it's on my bucket list), I thought I'd pay homage to this festive event with some fun Derby inspired DIY's here at home. Mint Julep Granita While I found countless…

Fascinators are fun to wear but making a DIY fascinator using dollar store supplies is a great activity to make by yourself for a party (or royal wedding), for a child's tea party or even for a girls night craft activity.

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Southern lifestyle blogger Stephanie Ziajka shows how to make your own DIY Kentucky Derby hat in today's post on Diary of a Debutante!

What do birds, cocktails, pinwheels and stuffed animals have in common? All make an appearance at the Kentucky Derby horse races.

Derby Hats 101: Tutorial An easy step-by-step tutorial for a fabulous hat for your Kentucky Derby Party! pinmethis.com

Don't get us wrong, we're totally into all things Kentucky Derby — but for us, the event is really more about the hats than anything else. Sure, the races are exciting and the traditional southern foods that go along with the event are amazing, however the fashion that comes with the Derby is fabulous with a capital "F." If you need proof, just look at these hats. Originally published May 2015. Updated May 2017.

Derby Hat 101, Etiquette & Style: Everything you need to know

Check out the stylish, wild, outrageous and festive hats at the 2021 Kentucky Derby.